NASTAR Winter Park Resort 2012

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Chris

NASTAR Ski Championships Winter Park, CO

The Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships and Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships combined to create The Championships presented by Nature Valley at Winter Park Resort, March 23-April 1. The NASTAR Championships are now a full week here at Winter Park/Mary Jane.

The NASTAR race course is a dual race course where skiers and riders can race side-by-side against friends and family or against the clock. The course is set on Lower Cranmer, just above Snoasis, making the race course accessible to all skiers and riders at an intermediate level or better. Groups of any size and nearly any skill level can enjoy a fun and spirited competition catered to their needs. Ski clubs and councils, business retreats, family reunions, school ski trips, and other groups should give our NASTAR race course a try. Using a pacesetting system, participants can compare their results to other racers of all ages and abilities from across the country as well as with members of the U.S. Ski Team.

NASTAR Winter Park Schedule of Events

March 23-25 The Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships
March 26 Return of the Champions Family Challenge and U.S. Ski Team reunion
March 27 U.S. Ski Team Pro-Am Team Race
March 28-April 1 Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships

NASTAR racers must qualify for the Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships within their age category, division and discipline at any NASTAR resort. There are more than 120 resorts that offer NASTAR racing and a top five rankings as of Feb. 21st at any resort qualifies racers for the Nationals. The overall Champions, fastest male and female, will earn forerunner positions for the Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships GS and a trip to a U.S. Ski Team training camp.

Winter Park Lodging Company is offering 5th night free on stays of 5 nights or more or 15% off 2 to 4 night stays. So, make sure to book your NASTAR Winter Park lodging with WInter Park Lodging Company.

NASTAR National Championships at Winter Park Resort

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Chris

2011 Nastar Champioships Winter Park, Colorado

The Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships will return to Winter Park, March 24 – 27, 2011. Winter Park Resort is proud to host the 2011 NASTAR National Championships. The 71st Anniversary season at Winter Park Resort will be celebrated with over 1,200 Nature Valley NASTAR qualifiers from across the country coming here to the Colorado Rockies for three days of competition, exciting events and world-class skiing and riding.

The top three finishers in each division at each of the NASTAR resorts will come to Winter Park to compete in the NASTAR National Championships. With over 95,000 races in 28 states the NASTAR champions will be decided on the slopes of Winter Park.

This is the second year for the competition to take place here in WP and last years NASTAR event was a complete success. If you are looking to come to NASTAR Winter PArk championship now is the time to book your stay. Winter Park Base Lodging was sold out last year and this year is getting there also. The No. 1 provider of Winter Park Resort Lodging is Winter Park Lodging Company. So let WPLCo book your NASTAR Championship Lodging-Winter Park for you today.

NASTAR National Champioships Event Schedule:

Thursday, March 24

7:30am – 9:00pm Competitor Check-In* (Vintage Hotel)
9:00am – 3:00pm Optional Race Clinic
5:30pm – 8:30pm National Championships Opening Ceremony (West Portal Plaza) » Winter Park welcomes Nature Valley NASTAR competitors and their guests with an evening filled with exciting activities! » 5:30-7:00pm Complimentary food and beverages for credentialed competitors and guests with bracelet). »
6:00PM – 6:45 Warren Miller Screening of the Directors Cut of Wintervention »
7:00pm – 8:30pm Live music by band TBD! » Chance to meet your fellow competitors from across the country.
8:30pm Fireworks and torch light parade!

Friday, March 25 National Championships Competition Begins (DAY 1)

7:30am – 12:00pm Competitor Late Arrival Check-In* (Vintage Hotel)
9:30amRace Start Times Ages:
- 21-44 Platinum & Gold (Lower Hughes, skiers right)**
- Ages 45-54 Platinum & Gold (Lower Hughes, skiers left)
- Ages 55-74 Platinum & Gold (Hughes Meadows)
- Ages 21-49 Silver & Bronze (Upper Cranmer)**
- Ages 50-74 Silver & Bronze (Middle Cranmer)**
- Ages 75-95+ All Divisions (Lower Cranmer)**
- Snowboard Division – all ages (Lower Cranmer)**
11:15am
- Ages 1-4 Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze Divisions (Lower Cranmer)**

12:30pmRace Start Times Ages:
- 5-8 Platinum & Gold (Hughes Meadows)**
- Ages 9-12 Platinum & Gold (Lower Hughes, skiers left)
- Ages 13-20 Platinum & Gold (Lower Hughes, skiers right)
- Ages 5-10 Silver & Bronze (Middle Cranmer)**
- Ages 11-20 Silver & Bronze (Upper Cranmer)**
3:30pm Friday’s Competition End

3:30pm – 6:00pm Post-Race Ceremony (West Portal) »
3:30 – 5:00pm Live music »
5:00 – 6:00pm Introduction of U.S. Ski Team stars and competitor raffle to win great gear
5:30pm Family Challenge Awards Ceremony

» Guests are welcome to attend (no bracelet required).

Saturday, March 26 National Championships Competition Begins (DAY 2)

9:30am Race Start Times Ages:
- 5-8 Platinum & Gold (Hughes Meadows)**
- Ages 9-12 Platinum & Gold (Lower Hughes, skiers left)
- Ages 13-20 Platinum & Gold (Lower Hughes, skiers right)
- Ages 5-10 Silver & Bronze (Middle Cranmer)**
- Ages 11-20 Silver & Bronze (Upper Cranmer)**
- Ages 75-95+ All Divisions (Lower Cranmer)**
- Snowboard Division – All Ages (Lower Cranmer)**

11:15am Ages 1-4 Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze Divisions (Lower Cranmer)**

12:30pm Race Start Times :
- Ages 21-44 Platinum & Gold (Lower Hughes, skiers right)
- Ages 45-54 Platinum & Gold (Lower Hughes, skiers left)
- Ages 55-74 Platinum & Gold (Hughes Meadows)**
- Ages 21-49 Silver & Bronze (Upper Cranmer)**
- Ages 50-74 Silver & Bronze (Middle Cranmer)**

3:30pm – 4:45pm Live Music
5:00pm – 8:00pm Awards Ceremony (West Portal Station) » U.S. Ski Team & Olympic stars will present medals to the first, second and third place winners in each age & gender category in each division. » National Title winners (i.e. the first place finisher) in each age & gender category in each division will receive an invitation to race on Sunday. » Guests are welcome to attend (no bracelet required).
- Awards will be prensented to age categories in the following order:
  - 95+, 90-94, 85-89, 80-84, 75-79, 70-74, 65-69, 60-64
  - 1-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-20
  - 55-59, 50-54, 45-49, 40-44, 35-39, 30-34, 21-29
6:30pm – 10:00pm Awards Reception (West Portal) » Complimentary heavy hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages for all National Championships competitors and their guests (cash bars available). » Swap stories with members of the Nature Valley NASTAR community, autograph session with U.S. Ski Team & Olympic stars and more!

» Guests are welcome to attend (guest bracelet required for admittance).

Sunday, March 27 Nature Valley NASTAR Race of Champions (National Title Winners Only)

10:00am (Lower Hughes)
- Non-Alpine Female – All Ages (snowboard, telemark & physically challenged)
- Alpine Female – All Ages
- “Race of Champions” Awards Ceremony (Lower Hughes finish area)
11:00am (Lower Hughes)
- Non-Alpine Male – All Ages (snowboard, telemark & physically challenged)
- Alpine Male – All Ages
- “Race of Champions” Awards Ceremony (Lower Hughes finish area)
12:00pm Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships Ends

Winter Park Resort To Host 42nd Annual Nastar National Championships

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Chris

Winter Park Nastar Sponsor list

Nastar Championship at Winter Park Resort for 2010

NASTAR ski race owner Bonnier Mountain Group, also publisher of Skiing magazine, SKI magazine, Warren Miller Entertainment and owner of NASTAR, the world’s largest recreational ski and snowboard race program, announced that Winter Park Resort in Winter Park, Colorado, will be the official host site for the 2010 Nature Valley NASTAR National Championships March 25 – 28, 2010. The national championships had been held for the past four years at Steamboat Ski Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado where over 1,000 racers competed each year during this multi-day event. This winter, NASTAR will celebrate its 42nd Anniversary and 1,300 racers are expected to compete in the Nature Valley National Championships. Racers qualify for the National Championships by earning a top-three ranking in their age division at any of the 120+ Nature Valley NASTAR ski resorts throughout North America. In 2009, competitors age 3 to 90 from 43 states as well as Canada, Australia, Chile and England competed in age and gender categories in alpine, telemark, snowboard & physically challenged categories for the chance to win a National Title. President and Chief Operating Officer of Winter Park Resort, Gary DeFrange, stated “Winter Park Resort is extremely
excited and proud to be partnering with NASTAR to host the National Championships this March. With so many people anticipated to attend this year’s event, winter sport enthusiasts will enjoy Winter Park Resort’s tremendous value coupled with our close proximity to Denver. It seems only fitting that we celebrate our 70 anniversary with such a long standing event and hope the racers and their families enjoy the many recent additions to the resort including the Village at Winter Park, four new lifts, new terrain and lodging.”

“There’s little doubt that Winter Park will prove to be a tremendous host,” said Bill Madsen, director of operations for
NASTAR. “The resort and the town itself have a great ski racing heritage and will be a terrific destination for NASTAR
competitors of all ages. Winter Park is truly excited to showcase all that they have to offer with the NASTAR community. Next season’s NASTAR National Championships will be an event not to be missed.” Kicking off in mid-November at 120+ resorts throughout the country, ski and snowboard enthusiasts racing NASTAR will
have the opportunity to qualify for the NASTAR National Championships through season-long resort rankings. The
three-day competition will take place March 25 – 28, 2010 at Winter Park Resort and will bring together top recreational ski and snowboard racers of all ages and abilities from across the country to compete for national titles while enjoying three days of spirited competition, first-class skiing, warm western hospitality, partying and fun.
Developed by SKI Magazine in 1968, NASTAR (NAtional STAndard Race) is the largest recreational ski and snowboard
race program in the world. Since the program’s inception four decades ago, more than six million racer days have been
recorded by NASTAR. Last season alone, over 220,885 NASTAR racer days were recorded and a record 553,808
starts.

Winter Park Resort is Colorado’s oldest continually operated ski resort and the closest destination resort to Denver International Airport. Spanning 3,078 acres, Winter Park Resort is comprised of four distinct areas – Winter Park, Mary Jane, Vasquez Cirque and Vasquez Ridge. Winter Park Resort recently celebrated the opening of The Village at Winter Park Resort, a new Village Cabriolet and six years worth of on-mountain enhancements.

To get your lodging for the NASTAR championships check out the Winter Park Lodging Companies selection of condos, homes, cabins and town-homes.